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10/11/2011

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I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to visit my website. The month of September had 1,800 unique visits. I am not too sure I know the difference between that and page views which is a larger number, but as I understand it…if one person looks at three pages, that counts as 1 unique visit. Not important, except to say thanks for taking the time to look and read.

And to comment! I recently received a pretty harsh and borderline obscene comment that was posted. The harsh part didn’t bother me, but maybe what my anonymous guest didn’t realize, is that everyone can read the comments that are posted. With that in mind, I have learned how to review comments and then release them once approved.  So if you make a comment…you can say anything you want that you feel would be constructive for myself or others. If it takes awhile to show up don’t be alarmed.

This blog was started to help me be more dedicated to living a healthier lifestyle. Writing this blog has been my public commitment to myself. Going public and getting help from Paul Carrozza of RunTex led to the idea of getting others like me together to form a group with similar needs. You add in Mario Mendias founder of My Fit Foods and James Russell of the RunTex Foundation…and that is how the ATX 100 got started. Today there are close to 50 people who have joined with a common goal to lose 100 lbs. 50 people who have the courage to take the step towards living a healthier and more active life. Then the response was so great for the ATX 100, the ATX 50 was started. As of today there are over 40 people who need to lose at least 50 lbs that have signed up for the program.

Point! My purpose for starting this blog was to put myself out there publicly and make a commitment to get healthier. If that helps other people with similar challenges, great!

And now as my anonymous guest wrote (expletives deleted) …”skip the computer and exercise!” I am going to take a short walk around our office park.

PS: Thank You to the following…Kathleen Jennings for story on austin.culturemap.com. Ricky Doyle YNN Sports for putting us on the air.  And last but not least, Pamela LeBlanc for the great article in the American Statesman.


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Pam LeBlanc link
10/11/2011 09:32:18 am

Yep, it's amazing how rude people can be from the anonymity of their computers. I think positive reinforcement works better. And y'all are doing great. Can't wait to meet the 50-pounds lighter Joe Bacon.

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Jeffery Smith link
10/11/2011 11:22:57 am

Hi Joe,
There are many people that are only into making destructive comments on the internet. Never and I mean never, take them as serious people. Nick's movie came out two weeks ago and the people that were very malicious on the Munger Road Facebook hadn't even went to the movie. Go figure. These people derive enjoyment out of trying to hurt people. Why would we give them the satisfaction of any credibility! We are positive people trying to make positive strides to be Good People. We are stronger then them and will have a happier life. Keep up the great work my friend!

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Lizette
10/12/2011 02:48:48 am

Hi Joe,

You are doing a great job! 40 lbs lost...what an accomplishment! I started Weight Watchers and joined Gilbert's Gazelles on August 1st. It was a step in the right direction for me. My first day I struggled to jog a quarter of a mile without stopping. Two weekends ago I completed my first 10k and I am down 22 lbs. We are all on this journey together and do not let little setbacks get you down. See you at the Capitol 10k!

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Kathy Joseph
10/13/2011 01:55:48 pm

I am very impressed with your progress. Hope to see you and michelle soon

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    Joe Bacon

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    Great family living near by... Jennifer, Jo-anna and James.

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